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Operations Controller - MHUS Portage

Location: 

Portage, US, 49002-8720

Date:  Dec 21, 2024
Job Area:  Controlling & Finance
Job Level:  Experienced

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the finance operations of a $150M plant located in Portage, Michigan. The plant controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the manufacturing facility to enhance profitability, efficiency, and fast-paced environment in a matrix organization structure. The Plant Controller will be a part of leadership team responsible for managing all financial aspects of the plant's operations, providing strategic insights, and driving financial performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, costing, profitability & financial analysis, and manufacturing operations.

Main Tasks

Production Controlling

  • Oversee all financial activities associated with month-end and year-end close processes, including but not limited to preparing and approving the journal entries, analysis and reporting the P&L, variance analysis & controlling using SAP and power BI
  • Determine, execute, and report the counter actions plans to improve the financial performance, if the deviation exists to the plan
  • Actively participate in the daily/weekly SQDC meetings with the plant team and drive the commitment and ownership culture to meet the financial targets
  • Perform yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting activities of the plant and ensure all the risks and opportunities are identified and captured
  • Manage product costing process, cost center planning & reporting, internal orders, tariffs, routings, and the product cost development in SAP
  • Investment controlling, Inventory management, headcount reporting and ad-hoc analysis of the plant
  • Create/use the internal control systems to ensure compliance with the company procedures and, thus, minimize the financial risks
  • Co-ordinate with other functions and plants in the region for project controlling and business case calculations

Reporting

  • Develop and maintain the standard reporting packages and documentation
  • Manage and report the operations KPls to the management periodically
  • Provide regular information to business partners (reports, analyses, etc.) to get an understanding of current developments compared to plan and forecast

Your Profile

Educational Requirements

  • Master’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fieldExperience Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Must have industrial or manufacturing finance experience.

Skills Requirement

  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Competence in MS office with advanced excel skills.
  • SAP ERP system experience Preferred Skills
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA certification
  • Automotive industry

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